Good Work Austin Culinary Workforce Training
Good Work Austin's Culinary Workforce Training Program is designed to empower individuals facing employment barriers by providing a paid opportunity to acquire essential skills for success in the restaurant industry.
Applications are Open!
Our Culinary Workforce Training applications for Summer 2026 programming are now open!
Program Details
Duration: 9 weeks (21 hrs/week)
Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 3901 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78756
Summer Cohort Dates: June 15 - August 12, 2026
Trainees receive lunch each day and a biweekly stipend for participating
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to email us at culinary@goodworkaustin.org. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
More than a training initiative
An opportunity for change in individuals' lives
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Hands On Programming
Trainees learn essential culinary techniques and skills to become successful in the restaurant industry.
Trainees also gain hands-on experience through restaurant tours, onsite stages (internships), and weekly guest chef demonstrations led by some of Austin’s top culinary talent.
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Career Pathways and Benefits
Trainees will participate in resume-building and job search skills development, including exclusive opportunities such as mock interviews with Good Work Austin-affiliated businesses. Upon completing the program, trainees receive personalized employment support to help them secure jobs with GWA member businesses
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Skill Building
Trainees will receive essential certificates, financial training, and gain an understanding of the hospitality industry as a whole. This commitment ensures that trainees are well prepared to enter the workforce with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in professional kitchen environments and build long-term careers in the hospitality industry.
